Worry is like rocking in a rocking chair all day, because it keeps you busy but gets you nowhere.
Joyce MeyerRead
I had lots of hurt and lots of pain, lots of woundedness, bruises, broken heartedness in my life. I was abused sexually by my father, abused mentally, emotionally. My mom didn't know what to do about it, and she was being hurt in the process. So she just didn't deal with it. And I can guarantee you, just because you don't deal with something, that doesn't make it go away.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ignoring pain doesn't make it disappear; it must be confronted to heal.
In this quote, Joyce Meyer reflects on her past experiences of abuse and the emotional scars that come from trauma. She emphasizes the importance of addressing one's wounds instead of avoiding or ignoring them, as unresolved issues persist and affect one's life negatively. Her message conveys a profound understanding of the necessity for healing through acknowledgment and confronting difficult feelings.
Themes
HealingAbuseCouragePainEmotional Wounds
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a support group meeting for survivors of abuse.
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